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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Meretricious' in a Sentence

"Attracting attention through flashy or vulgar displays, but lacking genuine value or substance; tawdry." more

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The meretricious toy had bright, flashy colors that fascinated the children.
The toy's meretricious appearance deceived the child into thinking it was valuable.
The toy looked meretricious with its flashy lights and exaggerated features.
The toy with meretricious colors caught the child's attention.

Meretricious

mer-i-trish-uhs
adjectiveAttracting attention through flashy or vulgar displays, but lacking genuine value or substance; tawdry.
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Last Updated On: March 9, 2024
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